Here's what Gundam plastic models to buy for Bonus & Christmas! Summary of Gunpla to be released in 2023

Only a few days remain in 2023, the year in which many Gunpla were released! I'm sure there are many people who have forgotten to make Gunpla, or who have Gunpla that they want to make again now. In this issue of Akiba Research Institute, we feature the Gunpla that will be released in 2023! Please check out the review article as well.

Item
HG Series
MG Series
RG Series
FULL MECHANICS Series
ENTRY GRADE series

HG Series

HG 1/144 God Burning Gundam

  • November 11, 2023
  • Price: 2,640 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

This kit is from the "Gundam Build Metaverse," a video commemorating the 10th anniversary of the "Gundam Build Series! Various effects are included, including a cloak effect based on the Master Gundam motif. Polarized resin" is used for the clear parts. You can enjoy the gradation of colors depending on the position and angle of the light source. By combining with clear molding, a sense of transparency is also added, expanding the range of expression.

HG 1/144 Jim (Equipped with shoulder cannon/equipped with missile pod)

  • Release Date: November 18, 2023
  • Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From "Mobile Suit Gundam MSD" comes a "Jim" with two armament variations! Can be reproduced by replacing the state equipped with a shoulder cannon, the state equipped with a missile pod. Includes original plastic model marking stickers designed by Hajime Katoki.


HG 1/144 Gundam Caliburn

  • Release Date: July 15, 2023
  • Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
  • ・Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

The main character of the final stage of the anime "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury", whose information was released immediately after the final episode aired, has already been commercialized! In-mold molding reproduces the iridescent glow of the chest shell unit and antenna. The main weapon, a long, portable, variable rod rifle, is included, as well as the white Escacian that appeared in the last episode of the series. A pedestal for displaying the main body is also included, which is a nice touch. The Gambit can be displayed in combination with the Mercury Witch Weapon Display Base (sold separately) set of 2.

HG 1/144 Gundam Schwarzette

  • Release date: July 8, 2023
  • Price: 2,090 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From the latest in the Gundam series, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury", Lauda's "Gundam Schwarzette" has been sculpted as an HG! Equipped with a large backpack on the back of the fuselage. Includes a multi-purpose offensive and defensive platform guardian that can reproduce a variety of forms. Can be attached to the back of the fuselage. Ball joints in the neck and waist can be tilted forward and backward in a structure with space!

HG 1/144 Demi Birding

    • Release Date: Jun 10, 2023
    • ・Price: 2,090 yen (tax included)
    • ・Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From the latest in the Gundam series, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" comes an HG figure of Demi Belding! The back of the fuselage is equipped with a large backpack. Thrusters attached to the legs are movable forward and hold beam sabers. The beam rifle can be equipped with two hands by moving the auxiliary grip. Assemble this important machine to support Gundam Caliburn in the final battle!

HG 1/144 Hindley Sturm

  • Release Date: May 20, 2023
  • ・Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
  • ・Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS

From the latest in the Gundam series, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury," comes an HG figure of Grassley's Hindley Sturm, a mobile suit for actual combat use! Equipped with a movable special weapon on the back. The ball joints in the neck and waist can be tilted back and forth in a spaced structure. The left arm is equipped with a special shield and has a movable structure that allows it to face forward.

HG 1/144 GUN CANNON (Cruz Doan's Island Version)

  • Release Date: May 20, 2023
  • ・Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
  • ・Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS

From "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Island of Cruz Doan", "Gun Cannon" has become a HG! By replacing the backpack parts that are newly sculpted, both Kai and Hayato machine can be reproduced, and the high mobility of the HG format allows for impressive poses of the Gun Cannon, such as lying on the ground to shoot cannon and mid-back launching poses. In addition, the coloring of the "Cruz Doan's Island" version of the GUN CANNON is represented in molded colors. In addition to faithfully reproducing the details of the setting drawing, an original plastic model marking sticker designed by Hajime Katoki is included. The identification numbers for the Kai and Hayato models, as well as the caution marks applied in various places, allow you to enjoy the detailing of the original plastic model. Newly sculpted parts include two types of backpacks, beam rifle, and hand parts.

HG 1/144 Gundam Rubrissohn

  • Release Date: March 18, 2023
  • ・Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
  • ・Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From the latest Gundam series "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" comes a Gundam Lubliss Thorn! She appeared at the end of Season 1. It appeared at the end of Season 1, and many of you may remember it because of its overwhelming strength. You can display it together with the HG Gundam Lubris Ur, which was released earlier, or combine it with the HG Gundam Aerial (modified type), which was released at the same time, to recreate battles! A large backpack can be attached to the back, as well as a dedicated weapon and shield.


HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial (Repair type)

  • Release Date: March 18, 2023
  • Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From the latest in the Gundam series, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" comes a newly molded HG series figure of the main character Gundam Aerial in its modified form! Shield can be separated into 11 bits stave. Connect to various parts of the fuselage, you can express the image in the play. The length of the barrel of the beam rifle, which is the new type's exclusive carrying weapon, can be selected by recombination. You can also recreate the Gambit Rifle with all bit-staves connected to the barrel, allowing you to assemble the MS that appeared in the final episode of Season 1 and left a strong impact!

MG series

MG 1/100 Z Gundam Ver.Ka

  • Release Date: April 29, 2023
  • Price: 7,150 yen (tax included)
  • ・Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

As a 20th anniversary item of MASTER GRADE Ver.Ka, the main character MS of "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" will be released as a kit with the latest design. Based on Kazumi Fujita's draft of the setting for the anime, the proportions of the figure in the movie were pursued, and the structure and shape of each unit were refined to ensure that there is no breakdown in the form of both the MS form and the Wave Rider form, and a transformation mechanism was constructed. In the MS form, a wide range of motion has been secured. The Wave Rider form can be displayed in a stable manner as if it were a fixed aircraft model by installing a locking mechanism on each part of the body. In addition, a metallic extra finish has been applied to various parts of the fuselage, and water transfer decals designed by Hajime Katoki are included.

RG Series

RG 1/144 Gundam Epion

  • Release Date: September 30, 2023
  • Price: 4,620 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

Gundam Epion" from "New Mobile Suit Gundam W" has been sculpted into a completely new RG product! Equipped with a new movable gimmick optimized to swing the beam sword powerfully and naturally! The original RG arrangement based on the motif of a winged dragon has been adopted!

FULL MECHANICS Series

FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Fobidun Gundam

  • August 11, 2023
  • Price: 6,380 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED", the Fobidun Gundam with transformation mechanism has been sculpted from 1/100 Full Mechanics with the latest arrangement and structure! Pursuing a mechanical design, the figure combines high-density detail with ease of assembly. The blade parts of the heavy decapitated scythe "Needs Heg" are finished with two different surface finishes to express different textures. The energy cable that connects from the backpack is reproduced with the included varnish tube. The energy deflecting armor "Geschmiedig Panzer" has a flexible movable arm and a deployable shield. In addition, the collar is movable in conjunction with the rotation of the chest intake block. The head sinks as it moves, allowing the backpack to move without interference and transform into a high-speed assault form with minimal motion.

FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Gundam Aerial

  • Release Date: April 22, 2023
  • Price: 4,180 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" comes the Gundam Aerial in 1/100 scale kit, producing a sense of density of the layered structure that could only be reproduced in 1/100 scale.The shell unit, which was not reproduced in the HG, is produced by mechanical modeling and plated parts with three-dimensional unevenness. Produce luminous expression. The layered structure with a clear exterior realizes a glittering parts structure. Legs adopt a sliding mechanism. The knee and thigh parts are movable to follow the movement of the knees. The shield is divided into 11 blocks and can be deployed as a gun bit. It can also be connected to various parts of the fuselage and has a structure as a plastic model original gimmick. By using the separately sold "Mercury Witch Weapon Display Base", you can reproduce the display in the state of Gambit deployment.

ENTRY GRADE Series

ENTRY GRADE 1/144 Build Strike Exceed Galaxy

  • Release Date: October 07, 2023
  • Price: 1,210 yen (tax included)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From the "Gundam Build Metaverse" commemorating the 10th anniversary of the "Gundam Build Series" comes the new "Build Strike", one of the most popular models in the series, in the "easy assembly x high quality" "ENTRY GRADE" format! No stickers required! The sophisticated parting of the parts allows for color-coded details to be reproduced simply by assembling. The touch-gate design allows for easy removal by hand without the use of nippers. The included booster can also be attached to the arms and legs.

ENTRY GRADE 1/144 Ra Gundam

  • October 07, 2023
  • Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
  • ・Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits

From the "Gundam Build Metaverse" commemorating the 10th anniversary of the "Gundam Build Series" comes the main character machine "Ra Gundam" in the "easy assembly x high quality" ENTRY GRADE! No stickers required! The sophisticated parts division makes it possible to reproduce the patterns on the shoulders and waist simply by assembling. The touch-gate design allows for easy removal by hand without the use of nippers.

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